Following in the footsteps of philosopher Roland Barthes, as art historian Richard Clay explores how mythmaking still defines the 21st century. From Paris to Manhattan, he decodes the symbols behind money, Wi-Fi, fame, and race, meeting artists who challenge our modern narratives. A sharp, insightful journey into how images and ideas continue to control us.

Rialto Recommends: Myths of Modern Life — a fascinating exploration of the invisible stories shaping our world. Richard Clay follows Barthes’ groundbreaking ‘Mythologies’ to uncover how advertising, celebrity, and digital culture manipulate meaning. Smart, stylish, and thought-provoking, this is cultural theory made cinematic.